Louisiana has attracted national attention as the last state in the nation to choose representatives and senators to send to Washington, D.C. Elections include the congressional race in the 3rd district in southwest Louisiana, the 4th district in northwest Louisiana, and the statewide Senate race. Kelly Spires spoke to several pundits about Saturday elections.

The holidays can be a very stressful time and this year in Louisiana, those emotional strains can be amplified following the devastating floods this year suffered by thousands of residents. Nicole Peace Coarsey oversees the Louisiana Spirit Crisis Counseling Program and will discuss important programs available, how to identify abnormal stress and depression levels and what to do if you see this in yourself or a loved one.

As part of our LOUISIANA TRAVELS series, Charlie heads to Scott for a toe-tapping good trip to the musical workshop of Martin Accordions. This family-run business creates colorful Cajun accordions and is known the world over for its exceptional quality, sound and beauty. But there’s so much more to this story than just manufacturing exquisite music boxes.